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Carrion Plant

Stapelia gigantea

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Field Notes

Description:

Stapelia gigantea is a flowering plant in the Stapelia genus of plants commonly referred to as the Carrion or Toad Plant (although the name Carrion Plant can also refer to Stapelia grandiflora). Stapelia gigantea sometimes also goes by the name of Stapelia nobilis and Stapelia marlothii.

Habitat:

Arid

Notes:

This flower was just opening. The flowers are about 4" across and even though this one didn't smell bad, it did attract many, many flies.

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Stapelia gigantea

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